HC Deb 11 January 1993 vol 216 cc555-6W
Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs who will be responsible for paying compensation as a result of the late delivery to St. Helena of a new power generator.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

A 1 MW diesel generator was provided last year for the use of St. Helena's public works and services department at a cost of £562,000 to aid funds. It was supplied by Mirrlees Blackstone Ltd., shipped on schedule abord the RMS St. Helena arriving on 4 May 1992, and taken over by the public works and services department on 21 July 1992 following installation and commissioning tests. No delay in delivery occurred and the question of compensation does not arise.